2013 New Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Members

by dan_dassow | created - 29 Jun 2013 | updated - 04 Aug 2013 | Public

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2013.

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Academy Invites 276 to Membership Beverly Hills, CA (June 28, 2013) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Also see: New Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Members 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Board of Governors 2012–2013 2013–2014

Not found on IMDb: Executives: [link=http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/5449317/hallett-head-fox-finances ]Dean C. Hallett[/link] Members-at-Large: [link=http://www.yatedo.com/p/Lori+Furie/normal/a8639fc2df584a38d36e75d59c74936f ]Lori Furie[/link] Public Relations: Theresa Cross Public Relations: John G. Sabel Associates: Markham L. Goldstein Associates: Gregory S. Laemmle Associates: Kimberly Snyder

101. Robert Richman

Cinematographer | Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber

Robert Richman was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber (2009), The September Issue (2009) and Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996).

Documentary: Bob Richman – "Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory," "Waiting for 'Superman'"

102. Woody Richman

Editor | How to Survive a Plague

Woody Richman is known for How to Survive a Plague (2012), Trouble the Water (2008) and Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004).

Documentary: T. Woody Richman – "How to Survive a Plague," "Fahrenheit 9/11"

103. Veronica Selver

Sound_department | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Veronica Selver is known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), You Got to Move (1985) and Berkeley in the Sixties (1990).

Documentary: Veronica Selver – "Berkeley in the Sixties," "You Got to Move: Stories of Change in the South"

Documentary: Jon Shenk – "The Island President," "Lost Boys of Sudan"

Documentary: Ricki Stern – "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work," "The Devil Came on Horseback"

106. Robert Stone

Director | Chasing the Moon

Robert Stone was born in England and educated in the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin/Madison, with a degree in history. His first film, Radio Bikini, released in 1987 was nominated for an Oscar and gained him worldwide acclaim. Multi-tasking as a producer, director, ...

Documentary: Robert Stone – "Earth Days," "Radio Bikini"

Documentary: Annie Sundberg – "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work," "The Devil Came on Horseback"

108. Renee Tajima-Pena

Producer | No Más Bebés

Renee Tajima-Pena is known for No Más Bebés (2015), Asian Americans (2020) and My America... or Honk If You Love Buddha (1997).

Documentary: Renee Tajima-Pena – "Who Killed Vincent Chin?," "My America (Or Honk If You Love Buddha)"

109. Agnès Varda

Director | Cléo de 5 à 7

Agnès Varda was born on May 30, 1928 in Ixelles, Belgium. She was a director and writer, known for Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), Vagabond (1985) and Faces Places (2017). She was married to Jacques Demy. She died on March 29, 2019 in Paris, France.

Documentary: Agnès Varda – "The Beaches of Agnès," "The Gleaners and I"

110. Roger Ross Williams

Producer | God Loves Uganda

The first film that Roger Ross Williams directed and produced was Music by Prudence (2010), which won the The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010)® for Best Documentary Short Subject; he is the first African American director to win an Academy Award. Williams next directed the feature documentary God ...

Documentary: Roger Ross Williams – "God Loves Uganda," "Music by Prudence"

111. Pamela Yates

Director | Granito

Pamela Yates (Director) was born and raised in the Appalachian coal-mining region of Pennsylvania but left at a young age to live New York City. She is a Guggenheim Fellow, the Director of the Sundance Award winning "When the Mountains Tremble", the Producer of the Emmy Award winning "Loss of ...

Documentary: Pamela Yates – "Granito: How to Nail a Dictator," "The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court"

112. Amy Ziering

Producer | The Invisible War

Amy Ziering is a two-time Emmy award-winning and Academy award-nominated investigative filmmaker behind some of the most groundbreaking documentaries today with her creative partner Kirby Dick. Her most recent projects directly impacted American politics and culture, resulting in real-world change....

Documentary: Amy Ziering – "The Invisible War," "Derrida"

113. Holly Bario

Producer | Ghost in the Shell

Holly Bario is president of production at Amblin Partners, where she oversees films released under the Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Pictures banners. She joined the company, formerly known as DreamWorks Studios, in 2008 as an executive vice president of production. Under her leadership, the ...

Executives: Holly Bario

114. Jeb Brody

Producer | Source Code

Jeb is Co-President of Production of Amblin Partners. Jeb began his career making indie film as a founding partner at Big Beach, has producer or exec producer credit on films like Little Miss Sunshine, Sherrybaby, and Chop Shop. Brody has worked at Alex Kurtzman's production company Secret Hideout,...

Executives: Jeb Brody

115. Eric d'Arbeloff

Producer | All Is Lost

Eric d'Arbeloff is known for All Is Lost (2013), Lovely & Amazing (2001) and Trick (1999).

Executives: Eric d'Arbeloff

116. Lynn Harris

Producer | About a Boy

Lynn Harris is a producer and former studio executive with thirty years of experience in film and television. She founded Weimaraner Republic Pictures with her husband, Matti Leshem, in 2014. Prior to co-founding WRP, Lynn was Executive Vice President, Production at Warner Brothers Pictures where ...

Executives: Lynn Harris

117. Jeff Ivers

Producer | Beverly Hills Ninja

Jeff Ivers is known for Beverly Hills Ninja (1997), Kingpin (1996) and Bio-Dome (1996).

Executives: Jeff Ivers

118. Jonathan King

Producer | Spotlight

Jonathan King is known for Spotlight (2015), Roma (2018) and Dreamgirls (2006).

Executives: Jonathan King

119. Robert Kirby

Producer | Catwoman

Robert Kirby is known for Catwoman (2004) and Rumor Has It... (2005).

Executives: Robert Kirby

121. Nick Meyer

Producer | The Creator

Nick Meyer is known for The Creator (2023), How It Ends (2018) and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023).

Executives: Nick Meyer

122. Andrew Millstein

Visual_effects | Le Cinquième Élément

Andrew Millstein is known for The Fifth Element (1997), Dante's Peak (1997) and Nimona (2023).

Executives: Andrew Millstein

123. Hannah Minghella

Producer | Lou

Hannah Minghella was born on March 24, 1979 in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, UK. She is a producer and executive, known for Lou (2022), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) and The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022).

Executives: Hannah Minghella

124. Angela Morrison

Producer | Les Misérables

Angela Morrison is known for Les Misérables (2012), Everest (2015) and Hot Fuzz (2007).

Executives: Angela Morrison

125. Brian Roberts

Crying Freeman

Brian Roberts is known for Crying Freeman (1995), Home (2016) and Perfect Combination (2010).

Executives: Brian Roberts

126. Mark Roybal

Producer | Mare of Easttown

Mark Roybal is known for Mare of Easttown (2021), No Country for Old Men (2007) and Doubt (2008).

Executives: Mark Roybal

127. Tucker Tooley

Producer | Den of Thieves

An accomplished creative executive with studio management and extensive theatrical producing experience, Tucker Tooley is CEO of Tucker Tooley Entertainment, a feature film and television finance and production company established by Tooley and Greg Renker. Tooley's films have earned more than $2.5...

Executives: Tucker Tooley

128. Kevin Tsujihara

Self | Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot

Kevin Tsujihara was born on October 25, 1964 in Petaluma, California, USA. He is married to Sandra Yokoyama. They have two children.

Executives: Kevin Tsujihara

129. Michael Berenbaum

Editor | Sweet Tooth

Michael Berenbaum was born in 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an editor and producer, known for Sweet Tooth (2021), In the Shadow of the Moon (2019) and Sex and the City (1998).

Film Editors: Michael Berenbaum – "What to Expect When You're Expecting," "Sex and the City"

130. Jeff Freeman

Editor | Ted

Jeff Freeman is known for Ted (2012), The Craft (1996) and Cruel Intentions (1999).

Film Editors: Jeff Freeman – "Ted," "Cruel Intentions"

131. James Haygood

Editor | Fight Club

James Haygood is known for Fight Club (1999), Panic Room (2002) and Tron: Legacy (2010).

Film Editors: James Haygood – "Where the Wild Things Are," "Fight Club"

132. Stuart Levy

Editorial_department | Jumper

Stuart Levy is known for Jumper (2008), Allegiant (2016) and Snake Eyes (2021).

Film Editors: Stuart Levy – "Savages," "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps"

Film Editors: Mary Jo Markey – "Star Trek Into Darkness," "Super 8"

134. Luisa Abel

Make_up_department | Interstellar

Luisa Abel is known for Interstellar (2014), Oppenheimer (2023) and This Must Be the Place (2011).

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Luisa Abel – "The Dark Knight Rises," "Inception"

135. Medusah

Make_up_department | The Bodyguard

Medusah was born on October 10, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Medusah is known for The Bodyguard (1992), Payback (1999) and Lethal Weapon 4 (1998).

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Anne Aulenta-Spira – "The Place beyond the Pines," "Drive"

136. Terry Baliel

Make_up_department | Minority Report

Terry Baliel is known for Minority Report (2002), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) and Star Trek (2009).

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Terry Baliel – "The Dark Knight Rises," "J. Edgar"

137. Thomas Floutz

Make_up_department | Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Thomas Floutz is known for Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), Grey's Anatomy (2005) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Thomas Floutz – "The Call," "Hellboy II: The Golden Army"

138. Kay Georgiou

Make_up_department | Maestro

Kay Georgiou is known for Maestro (2023), Joker (2019) and Behind the Candelabra (2013).

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Kay Georgiou – "Promised Land," "Lincoln"

139. Bernadette Mazur

Make_up_department | Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Bernadette Mazur is known for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), The Girl on the Train (2016) and American Gangster (2007).

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Bernadette Mazur – "Men in Black 3," "The Campaign"

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Kim Santantonio – "Gangster Squad," "Frost/Nixon"

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Lisa Tomblin – "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1"

142. Kelvin R. Trahan

Make_up_department | The Patriot

Kelvin R. Trahan was born in 1952. He is known for The Patriot (2000), Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) and Gemini Man (2019).

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Kelvin R. Trahan – "Argo," "Memoirs of a Geisha"

143. Lisa Westcott

Make_up_department | Les Misérables

Lisa Westcott is known for Les Misérables (2012), Shakespeare in Love (1998) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists: Lisa Westcott – "Les Misérables," "Shakespeare in Love"

144. Victoria Alonso

Producer | Avengers: Endgame

Victoria Alonso was born on December 22, 1965 in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a producer, known for Avengers: Endgame (2019), Iron Man (2008) and Kingdom of Heaven (2005).

Members-at-Large: Victoria Alonso

145. Fred Baron

Producer | Moulin Rouge!

Fred Baron is known for Moulin Rouge! (2001), Alita: Battle Angel (2019) and I, Robot (2004).

Members-at-Large: Fred Baron

146. Ben Hernandez Bray

Stunts | Star Trek

Ben Hernandez Bray is a film and television director who was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in one of the toughest San Fernando Valley neighborhoods. He's the oldest of six children, raised by his Mother and Grandmother and is of Mexican and Irish descent. In the late 1980's his boxing ...

Members-at-Large: Ben Bray

147. Pieter Jan Brugge

Actor | 127 Hours

Pieter Jan Brugge was born in 1956 in Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands. He is a producer and production manager, known for 127 Hours (2010), The Insider (1999) and Miami Vice (2006). He has been married to Cristina Berio since 2019. He was previously married to Anna Boorstin.

Members-at-Large: Pieter Jan Brugge

148. Jackie Burch

Casting_director | Die Hard

Jackie Burch is known for Die Hard (1988), Coming to America (1988) and The Breakfast Club (1985).

Members-at-Large: Jackie Burch

149. Leo Davis

Casting_director | The Queen

Leo Davis is known for The Queen (2006), Black Widow (2021) and Layer Cake (2004).

Members-at-Large: Leo Davis

150. Susie Figgis

Casting_director | Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Susie Figgis was born in Kenya and lived the early part of her childhood there. She has lived the majority of her life in England. She has become successful for finding child actors. She began her career for working for an assistant.

She is thought of as one of the most experienced and highly ...

Members-at-Large: Susie Figgis

151. Glenn S. Gainor

Production_manager | Friends with Benefits

Glenn S. Gainor is known for Friends with Benefits (2011), Priest (2011) and Think Like a Man (2012).

Members-at-Large: Glenn S. Gainor

152. Joe Gareri

Visual_effects | Equilibrium

Joe Gareri is known for Equilibrium (2002), Stealth (2005) and Deep Impact (1998).

Members-at-Large: Joe Gareri

153. Lance Gilbert

Stunts | xXx

Lance Gilbert is the official stunt double for actor Mel Gibson (since 1997). Lance has been credited as stunt coordinator, stunt double, stunt performer, and sometimes as an actor in almost one hundred movies.

As a stunt coordinator, Lance Gilbert is best known for The Final Destination (2009), The...

Members-at-Large: Lance Gilbert

154. Andy Gill

Stunts | Black Panther

Andy Gill is an award winning Stunt Coordinator, a member of DGA, SAG, AMPAS and Stunts Unlimited. He is known for such films as: Fast & Furious 7 Fast & Furious 6 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Total Recall Death Race Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Herbie Fully Loaded Bad Boys II...

Members-at-Large: Andy Gill

155. Mindy Marin

Casting_director | Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Mindy Marin began her career in the field of casting in the television division at Paramount Pictures. Following two years in the department at Paramount, she moved to Warner Bros. Television where she was assigned the casting of her own projects. In 1989, Marin formed her own company, Casting ...

Members-at-Large: Mindy Marin

156. Laray Mayfield

Casting_director | The Social Network

Laray Mayfield is known for The Social Network (2010), Zodiac (2007) and Gone Girl (2014).

Members-at-Large: Laray Mayfield

Members-at-Large: Jeanne McCarthy

158. Neil Meron

Producer | Chicago

Neil Meron was born in 1955. He is known for Chicago (2002), Hairspray (2007) and The Bucket List (2007).

Members-at-Large: Neil Meron

159. Gary Powell

Stunts | Casino Royale

Gary Powell was born on September 10, 1963 in London, England, UK. He is an assistant director and actor, known for Casino Royale (2006), Braveheart (1995) and Jason Bourne (2016).

Members-at-Large: Gary Powell

160. Ned Price

In the Bedroom

Ned Price is known for In the Bedroom (2001), Filmworker (2017) and The Race to Save 100 Years (1997).

Members-at-Large: Ned Price

161. Michelle Satter

Producer | Desert Bloom

Michelle Satter is the founding director of the Sundance Institute's Feature Film Program, which was the inaugural program of the Institute. As the Feature Film Program director, she has provided year-round and in-depth support to groundbreaking and award-winning filmmakers from the U.S. and around...

Members-at-Large: Michelle Satter

162. Stefan Sonnenfeld

Editorial_department | 300

Stefan Sonnenfeld, born in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., is a trailblazer in color grading. Founder of Company 3, his expertise has left an indelible mark on projects like Man on Fire (2004), 300 (2006), Catch-22 (2019), Them (2021), White Lotus (2021, 2022), Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Rebel Moon...

Members-at-Large: Stefan Sonnenfeld

163. Cindy Tolan

Casting_director | The Fabelmans

Cindy Tolan is known for The Fabelmans (2022), West Side Story (2021) and The Batman (2022).

Members-at-Large: Cindy Tolan

164. Brent Woolsey

Stunts | Inception

Brent Woolsey was born on June 11, 1958 in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is an actor, known for Inception (2010), Shanghai Noon (2000) and Timecop (1994).

Members-at-Large: Brent Woolsey

Music: Ramiro Belgardt – "Star Trek Into Darkness," "Lincoln"

166. Ramin Djawadi

Composer | Game of Thrones

Ramin Djawadi is an Iranian-German film score composer known for composing the hit HBO series Game of Thrones and the Marvel films Blade: Trinity, Iron Man and Eternals. He also composed Clash of the Titans, A Wrinkle in Time, Pacific Rim, Westworld, Gears of War 4 and 5, Medal of Honor, Open ...

Music: Ramin Djawadi – "Safe House," "Iron Man"

167. Jennifer L. Dunnington

Music_department | Mary Poppins Returns

Jennifer L. Dunnington is known for Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Shutter Island (2010) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012).

Music: Jennifer Dunnington – "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," "Hugo"

168. Siedah Garrett

Soundtrack | Dreamgirls

Siedah Garrett was born on June 24, 1960 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Dreamgirls (2006), Rio (2011) and Species (1995).

Music: Siedah Garrett – "Rio," "Dreamgirls"

169. Joe Hisaishi

Composer | Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi

Joe Hisaishi was born on December 6, 1950 in Nakano, Japan. He is a composer and director, known for Spirited Away (2001), The Boy and the Heron (2023) and Fireworks (1997). He is married to Ayame Fujisawa . They have one child.

Music: Joe Hisaishi – "Ponyo," "Spirited Away"

170. Henry Jackman

Composer | Captain Phillips

Henry Jackman has established himself as one of today's top composers by fusing his classical training with his experience as a successful record producer and creator of electronic music.

Jackman grew up in the southeast of England, where he began composing his first symphony at the age of six. He ...

Music: Henry Jackman – "This Is the End," "Wreck-It Ralph"

171. Cliff Martinez

Composer | Only God Forgives

Cliff Martinez was born on February 5, 1954 in The Bronx, New York, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Only God Forgives (2013), The Neon Demon (2016) and Drive (2011).

Music: Cliff Martinez – "Drive," "Traffic"

172. Prince

Soundtrack | Under the Cherry Moon

Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Mattie Shaw, a jazz singer and social worker, and John L. Nelson, a lyricist and pianist. His father's stage name was "Prince Rogers". His parents were both from African-American families from Louisiana. They separated during his youth, ...

Music: Prince – "Purple Rain," "Happy Feet"

173. J. Ralph

Soundtrack | Man on Wire

J. Ralph (American born; 1975) is an Academy Award® nominated composer, social activist, producer and singer/songwriter from New York City. He is the founder of the internationally award winning music production company The Rumor Mill, and has written and produced the music for numerous Grammy ...

Music: J. Ralph* – "Chasing Ice," "Man on Wire"

174. Aaron Zigman

Composer | The Notebook

Award-winning film + TV composer Aaron Zigman has composed over 60 film scores for many of Hollywood's major studios and directors. Zigman combines his classical background and training with a strong knowledge of contemporary music, which has enabled him to create some of Hollywood's most memorable...

Music: Aaron Lael Zigman – "Peeples," "Sex and the City"

175. Stefan Arndt

Producer | Amour

Stefan Arndt was born in Munich in 1961. He is a co-founder and partner (with Tom Tykwer, Dani Levy and Wolfgang Becker) of the creative joint venture X Filme Creative Pool, as well as a co-founder and board member of the distributor X Verleih. The self-taught filmmaker was a founding member of the...

Producers: Stefan Arndt – "Amour," "The White Ribbon"

176. Jason Blum

Producer | Get Out

Emmy award winning producer, Jason Blum is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, a multi-media production company that has pioneered a new model of studio filmmaking- producing high-quality micro-budget films. Blumhouse has a first-look deal with Universal Pictures and has produced the ...

Producers: Jason Blum – "The Purge," "Paranormal Activity"

177. Finola Dwyer

Producer | Brooklyn

Finola Dwyer was born on July 10, 1963. She is a producer and editor, known for Brooklyn (2015), An Education (2009) and The Quiet Earth (1985).

Producers: Finola Dwyer – "Quartet," "An Education"

178. Jack Giarraputo

Producer | Pixels

A prolific producer and 20-year movie industry veteran, Jack Giarraputo has produced movies at Disney, Paramount, Sony, Fox and Warner Brothers that have grossed over $3.5 billion in worldwide box office. Along with partner Adam Sandler, he has built Happy Madison into a consistently successful ...

Producers: Jack Giarraputo – "Anger Management," "The Wedding Singer"

179. Veit Heiduschka

Producer | Das weiße Band - Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte

Veit Heiduschka was born on May 20, 1938 in Austria. He is a producer and production manager, known for The White Ribbon (2009), Caché (2005) and Amour (2012).

Producers: Veit Heiduschka – "Amour," "The White Ribbon"

180. Lloyd Levin

Producer | United 93

Lloyd Levin is known for United 93 (2006), Da 5 Bloods (2020) and Boogie Nights (1997).

Producers: Lloyd Levin – "Green Zone," "Watchmen"

181. Julie Lynn

Producer | Terminator: Dark Fate

Julie Lynn is known for Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), Life (2017) and Passengers (2008).

Producers: Julie Lynn – "Albert Nobbs," "Nine Lives"

182. Margaret Ménégoz

Producer | Amour

Margaret Ménégoz was born on April 21, 1941 in Budapest, Hungary. She is a producer and assistant director, known for Amour (2012), The White Ribbon (2009) and Caché (2005). She was previously married to Robert Ménégoz.

Producers: Margaret Menegoz – "Amour," "The White Ribbon"

183. Andrea Sperling

Producer | Transparent

With over thirty feature films and seven seasons of television under her belt, Andrea Sperling is one of the most prolific producers of the past three decades. She produced her first movie at the age of 21 and helped foster the careers of critically-acclaimed writers and directors such as David ...

Producers: Andrea Sperling – "Smashed," "Like Crazy"

184. Rachel Cadden

The Prince of Egypt

Rachel Cadden is known for The Prince of Egypt (1998), Grave Intentions (2021) and The Bridge Partner (2015).

Public Relations: Rachel Cadden

185. Jeff Elefterion

The Informer

Jeff Elefterion is known for The Informer (2019), The Oscars (2017) and The Oscars (2018).

Public Relations: Jeff S. Elefterion

Public Relations: Julie Fontaine

187. Jackson George

Editor | The Box Man

Jackson George is known for The Box Man (2002).

Public Relations: Jackson George

188. Anne Globe

Bee Movie

Anne Globe is known for Bee Movie (2007).

Public Relations: Anne Globe

189. Michael Lawson

Boogie Nights

Michael Lawson is known for Boogie Nights (1997), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) and Sunshine Cleaning (2008).

Public Relations: Michael Lawson

190. Dennis O'Connor

Actor | In the Mouth of Madness

Bilingual actor, born and raised in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Québec. He studied acting at the Actor's Studio in Montreal. Dennis has brought his linguistic versatility to many productions across Canada. He has premièred roles by some of the country's finest writers, including Michel ...

Public Relations: Dennis O'Connor

Public Relations: Blair Rich

192. Marc Bertrand

Producer | Hollow Land

Marc Bertrand joined the French Animation Studio as a producer in 1998 and has since produced more than 100 films, including such notable successes as the award-winning series Science Please! (2001), and Noël Noël (2003) by Nicola Lemay, which won Gémeaux Awards for Best Animated Series or Film in ...

Short Films and Feature Animation: Marc Bertrand – "Gloria Victoria," "Hollow Land"

193. Bryan Buckley

Director | Asad

Two-time Oscar Nominated Writer-Director Bryan Buckley has been dubbed the "King of the Super Bowl" by the New York Times, having directed over 65 commercials for the big game since 2000. Many pieces of Buckley's work have been inducted into the Museum Of Modern Art's permanent collection and he is...

Short Films and Feature Animation: Bryan Buckley – "Asad," "The Wake-Up Caller"

194. Shawn Christensen

Director | Curfew

Shawn Christensen graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Illustration and Graphic Design. After graduating, he formed indie rock band Stellastarr* and, while on tour, wrote and sold many screenplays, including Sidney Hall (Fox Searchlight) and Karma Coalition (Warner Bros.). Stellastarr* ...

Short Films and Feature Animation: Shawn Christensen – "Curfew," "Brink"

195. Eric Darnell

Writer | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Eric Darnell was born on August 21, 1961 in Prairie Village, Kansas, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008), Madagascar (2005) and Penguins of Madagascar (2014).

Short Films and Feature Animation: Eric Darnell – "Madagascar," "Shrek"

196. John C. Donkin

Producer | Robots

John earned an Academy Award nomination in 2003 as the producer of Gone Nutty, an animated short created at Blue Sky Studios featuring the popular Scrat character from the "Ice Age" films. Donkin came to Blue Sky Studios in 1998 as the managing technical director. One of his first projects was to ...

Short Films and Feature Animation: John C. Donkin – "Ice Age Continental Drift," "Gone Nutty"

197. Ken Duncan

Animation_department | 9

Ken Duncan was born on March 4, 1964 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is a producer, known for 9 (2009), Hercules (1997) and Tarzan (1999).

Short Films and Feature Animation: Ken Duncan – "9," "Shark Tale"

198. Danielle Feinberg

Camera_department | Coco

Danielle Feinberg is known for Coco (2017), Turning Red (2022) and WALL·E (2008).

Short Films and Feature Animation: Danielle Feinberg – "Brave," "WALL-E"

199. Sam Fell

Director | Flushed Away

Sam Fell was born on November 22, 1965. He is a director and writer, known for Flushed Away (2006), ParaNorman (2012) and The Tale of Despereaux (2008).

Short Films and Feature Animation: Sam Fell – "ParaNorman," "The Tale of Despereaux"

200. Matt Groening

Writer | The Simpsons

Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Matt Groening did not particularly like school, which is what originally turned him towards drawing. In the mid-1980s, he moved to Los Angeles and started drawing a comic strip named "Life in Hell", which eventually became published in the newspaper where he worked. ...

Short Films and Feature Animation: Matt Groening – "Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare,'" "The Simpsons Movie"



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